December 06, 2011, 10:05AM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - After a NAIA National runner-up finish last season and the graduation of three All-Americans, seniors Karlee Despres, Abby Neff, Carrie Grubius and Julie Janish have been called upon heavily to lead the 2011-12 women's basketball squad. Heading into the 2011-12 season these four seniors had compiled a record of 99-7 overall and 42-2 in WHAC action; leadership is something that comes natural for these four. Full story »

October 19, 2010, 11:53PM

September 02, 2010, 6:49PM

Ferris State University is hoping its defensive unit can stay as healthy as possible this season and limit opponents on third down to get off the field. The defense hopes to be ready to go as Ferris travels to Hillsdale College to take on the Chargers in a 7 p.m. non-conference game at Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium in Hillsdale. Full story »

April 16, 2010, 8:23PM

In this second scrimmage, however, it might be time to take a closer look at the progress of the defensive unit of coordinator and assistant head coach Duane Wilson. The defensive line is having its share of issues with some injuries that have limited (at different points this spring) the playing of Jacob Moreno and Muneer Bawayeh. Full story »

December 09, 2009, 2:13PM

Tackling, most football fans will agree, has somehow gotten lost in the evolution of the game. It's anathema to any blue-blooded fan of the game. And it's the spot-on truth. It's not to say there aren't any players in today's NFL who know how to tackle and prove it every Sunday. But there simply aren't as many. Detroit Lions... Full story »

October 16, 2009, 11:47AM

With the offseason acquisitions of Larry Foote, Julian Peterson and DeAndre Levy, a lot of fans are wondering why the Detroit Lions don't switch from a 4-3 defense, with four down linemen and three linebackers, to a 3-4 base. The thought is that, along with Ernie Sims, the Lions now have some depth at the linebacker position. First off, it's not... Full story »